News
2021
News List
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September
Deaf Awareness Week 2021
September 20 - 26 is the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP), which is known as Deaf Awareness Week (DAW) here in the United States. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities”.Read More
Click here to read the DAW letter (English & Spanish) from Carlos Aponte-Salcedo, Jr.
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Reminder - Daily Covid Health Screening & Mask Wearing
Families must complete a daily Covid health screening, starting with the first day of school on Monday, September 11th, for every student!Read More -
COVID Vaccine Required for Student-Athletes
Read MoreTo make our school's athletics program as safe as possible, all student-athletes and coaches must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Each student-athlete will need the first COVID-19 vaccine by the first scheduled game and must complete the 2nd vaccine 3-4 weeks later.
Click here to read the letter in English & Spanish. Haga clic aquí para leer la carta en inglés y español.
Click here to see the announcement in ASL.
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July
Congratulations to our Middle School Graduates!
On June 22nd, 16 students graduated from Lexington's Middle School.Read More -
Fifth Grade Move-Up
Lexington's fifth-graders were honored at the June 23rd Move-Up Ceremony!Read More -
June
2021-2022 School Calendar
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Middle School Athletics Adds Two Teams
The Athletic Program is excited to announce additional sports for middle school students. Click here for the announcement (in English and Spanish) and forms.Read More -
May
Summer Youth Program for Lexington High School Students
Read MoreLexington School for the Deaf is partnering with Deaf Kids Code to provide a rich summer work-based learning experience. This program will be a 6-week unpaid hybrid (virtual and in-person) experience that will allow students to earn required work-based learning hours towards New York State’s Career Development Occupational Studies (CDOS) credential requirements for graduation. -
Drama Students Join Shubert Kick-Off
Read MoreOn May 5th, three Lexington students - Alexandra, Andrew & Jomar - joined teens from throughout the five boroughs in a performance of "Brand New Day" from The Wiz to promote the festival.
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April
Message from the CEO/Superintendent - April 30, 2021
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April 2021 Lexington Newsletter
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Drama Club News
Lexington's Drama Club has been invited to participate in two theatre festivals, The Annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival, presented virtually on May 17th, and the Annual Queens Borough Arts Festival, to be released virtually in early June 2021.Read More -
March
Daily Health Screening Form
Having difficulty filling out Lexington's daily health screening form for students? Click here for step-by-step instructions.Read More -
Daily Health Screening
This video explains the three options for completing the Daily Health Screening, which is part of Lexington's COVID-19 safety procedures. The health screening questionnaire must be completed every day for every student, employee or visitor who enters the building.Read More
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Welcome Back Student Video
Read MoreWe know that the transition back to in person learning can be both exciting and anxiety provoking for our students. With the addition of so many new rules and expectations our students will surely need time to adjust. The PBIS team has been working on a "Welcome Back Video" for students and staff.
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January
Legislators Visit Lexington
Lexington was honored to have US Senator Chuck Schumer and NYS Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas (34th District) visit our campus on January 14th and 15th.Read More -
MLK Jr. Day
Read MoreLexington School for the Deaf celebrates the memory and achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. and honors his vision of social justice and equal opportunities for all. -
Lexington Mourns Former Board Member
Read MoreFormer long-time board member, Alan Mansfield, passed away on January 11, 2021. He served on the board for over 30 years. Alan was a champion of and loyal to the Lexington School and Center for the Deaf. He was an incredibly busy and successful man, but always had a big heart for Lexington. -
January 2021 Virtual ASL Workshop Series
Join Lexington staff to practice building sentences and play games to expand your ASL on different topics. Specifically for (and FREE for) families of Lexington students. Click here for flyer!Read More
Unase al personal de Lexington para practicar construir oraciones y jugar juegos para ampliar su ASL sobre diferentes temas. Especificamenta para (y GRATIS) familias para las familias de los estudiantes de Lexington. Haga clic aquí para flyer.
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